CVE-2024-46909

CRITICAL

Published Dec 2, 2024 Modified Dec 10, 2024 CWE-16 CWE-22 CWE-73

Description

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.1, a remote unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-16 CWE-16

CWE-22 Path Traversal

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
progress	whatsup_gold	< 24.0.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-September-2024

Other References

https://docs.progress.com/bundle/whatsupgold-release-notes-24-0/page/WhatsUp-Gold-2024.0-Release-Notes.html https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46909? +

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.1, a remote unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-46909? +

CVE-2024-46909 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46909? +

CVE-2024-46909 affects products from progress, specifically: whatsup_gold. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46909? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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